From root: gana
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagana
pi-na-GA-na
activated
Present (Incomplete)
pinapagana
pi-na-pa-GA-na
activating
Future (Contemplated)
papaganahin
pa-pa-ga-na-HIN
will activate
Usage Note
Paganahin is used when initiating the function of a machine or device, or when stimulating internal processes like one's appetite or imagination. It emphasizes the act of making something run or become active.
Examples
" Paganahin mo ang ilaw. "
Natural Translation
Turn on the light.
Literal Translation
Activate you the light.
" Kailangan mong paganahin ang cellphone mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to activate your cellphone.
Literal Translation
Need you activate the cellphone your.
" Bago tayo magsimula ng pagpupulong, paganahin muna natin ang projector para makita ng lahat ang mga datos. "
Natural Translation
Before we start the meeting, let's first turn on the projector so everyone can see the data.
Literal Translation
Before we start of meeting, activate first we the projector so see by all the data.
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